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Purchasing Specialist

Subsea 7 -
Aberdeen

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Job details

7 days ago

Qualifications

Sourcing
Procurement
SAP
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full job description

We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.

At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.

In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.

Start your journey with us today.

Title: Purchasing Specialist

Location: Aberdeen (Westhill), GB

Job Closing Date: 12 Jun 2026

Subsea7 is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Supply Chain Management team as a Purchasing Specialist on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, providing maternity cover. Based at our Westhill office in Aberdeenshire, this role offers the chance to contribute to a dynamic team within a global industry leader. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our global operations.

As part of our Offshore Delivery division, the SCM function supports OPEX & CAPEX to provide the Fleet & Equipment group with the necessary services, equipment and consumables required to operate our fleet of vessels, ROVs and operational bases worldwide.

The SCM team is responsible for the effective management of all third-party procurement & services. This includes sourcing, supplier management, procurement of goods & services, expediting, logistics, inventory management & warehousing. The Purchasing Specialist will be responsible for a particular, defined aspect of the Supply Chain process. This will involve the purchase of goods, services and facilities or other SCM functions.

What will you be doing?

Manage & action the procurement of goods & services for allocated vessel, asset or operational base
Plan and execute Forwarding & Expediting strategies to ensure timely arrival of goods services without undue delay or penalty with clearance
Operate within standardised SCM policies, processes and systems and leverage the systems side to support the provision of relevant and quality metrics
Liaise with cross-functional teams to work with vendors on cost improvement and to create better value delivery
Contribute to the selection, management and monitoring of vendors
Support internal clients such as Vessel Teams, ROV, project teams with performance of the assigned SCM activities
Maintain contact with Vendors, including appropriate sites visits, during the entire process ensuring adherence to quality and deadlines
Maintain and produce appropriate reports and logs for all relevant internal parties, ensuring issues are identified ahead of time and managed appropriately

What experience would we like you to have?

Please note, if you don’t tick all the boxes below but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we’re looking for, please do consider applying. We would encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience.

Experience in a similar role within a procurement or commercial function, with exposure to industry environments and familiarity with sourcing processes such as RFQs, Tendering and invoicing
Experience using SAP & SAP Ariba or similar systems
Knowledge of market/industry suppliers and service providers
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to influence and negotiate
Collaborative and comfortable building effective relationships across all levels of a diverse global business
Effective planning and organising skills, able to identify and effectively prioritise workload and reliably meet multiple, often competing deadlines
Demonstrate initiative and ownership to deliver workload unsupervised while flexible to support wider team activities

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An environment where you can thrive
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.

What happens next?
If you would like to apply for this role, simply click the Apply button found on this page.

You may be prompted to set up a profile with us. It’s quick and easy to do. Or, if you have already created a profile with us, simply log in and submit your application.

Here are 3 top tips to help you submit a successful application:

Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It’s your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission

Once you have submitted your application, we will be in touch as soon as possible with next steps.
To find out more about Subsea7 visit our website here

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